Martine Jacobs - The Mystery of the Lost Vermeer - Sold

Martine Jacobs, born in Amsterdam in 1956, is a well-known pastel artist who specializes in creating colorful pastel drawings. Her work is characterized by vibrant colors and a soft, dreamy quality.
This is a print colored with pastel pencils.
The work was designed and colored by Martine Jacobs.
By coloring the prints herself, Martine can add her own style, feeling, and emotion to the work. This makes every print unique and authentic.


A fascinating and mysterious work by the Dutch artist Martine Jacobs. This unique artwork is constructed from a print designed by her, which was subsequently hand-colored with pastel pencils with utmost precision and an eye for detail. The composition tells an intriguing story and immediately raises questions for the viewer: how did Johannes Vermeer's iconic Girl with a Pearl Earring end up in this dilapidated, desolate villa? Surrounded by peeling wallpaper, penetrating daylight, and old transport crates bearing inscriptions such as 'Vermeer Archive' and 'Lost Works', the space exudes an atmosphere of forgotten history and hidden treasures. The interplay between the refined classical master and the raw, melancholic atmosphere of the surroundings makes this a narratively and visually powerful work. Hand-signed and dated by the artist in the lower right corner (Martine Jacobs '26). An absolute eye-catcher for collectors who appreciate contemporary art with a historical mystery and a layered story. Includes certificate.